Nickelback, which is from Hanna, Alberta, isn’t taking it personally, and said they are “honored to perform” at the game. Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger said the band members “always love playing in Detroit.”

Nickelback has a new album “Here and Now” dropping on Nov. 21, which many speculate is the reason they were chosen to perform.

The Lions organization also announced the National Anthem will be sung by “American Idol” season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina.